Thiruvalla.com, Kerala, India - Information on tourism, hill stations, agriculture, nature tours, personalities, history, industries, business, education, health, accommodation, religions, events and activities of Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta district. Thiruvalla is on the western border of Pathanamthitta District. Formerly some areas of present Changanacherry were parts of Thiruvalla. Now the boundaries of the taluk are Varattar Bridge on the south, Lappalam on the north, Pullad on the east and Edathua on the west.Thiruvalla (previously spelled Tiruvalla) is famous for its various religious festivals, schools etc. It is also the location of Nedumpuram Palace and Paliakkara Palace.The ancient name of Thiruvalla was "Valla vai". The name had some relation with the river Manimala which was known as "Vallapuzha". The mouth is known as "Valla vai".The city has a tropical climate with a temperature variation of a high of 34.4C in summer to a low of 18.5C in winter with a healthy rainfall of 304 cm.


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Kanjirappally.com, Kerala, India - Information on tourism, hill stations, agriculture, nature tours, personalities, history, industries, business, education, health, accommodation, religions, events and activities of Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta district. Kanjirapally, a little town on the foothills of the Western Ghats of Kerala, India, is a tribute to the pioneering nature of the intrepid planter and the free spirit of enterprise. This beautiful town resplendent in greenery and plantations, exudes an old world ambience in a fast moving world.. There is also considerable importance attached to Kanjirapally both historically as well as culturally. This place is rightly described as "the Queen of Malanad (The Land of Mountains)" and "the Gateway of Malanad". The name Kanjirapally is probably linked to the tree Kanjiram, once abundant in these places. The geographical position of Kanjirapally ensured that from ancient times it served as an excellent trade junction among the commercial centres of the east and the west.The earliest inhabitants of Kanjirapally were the "Koyyins", a tribal society. Who had settled in Chotti in Parathodu Panchayat. Around 1000 A.D., a Pandiyan prince managed to extend his power far into the heart of Kerala and established his rule in Pandalam. During the long control of Pandalam over the border lands of Kerala, the Tamils enjoyed freedom of movement and settlement in the high ranges of the Western Ghats and around places like Kanjirapally, Aruvithura (Erattupetta) etc. The colonisation of tradesmen from neighbouring Tamilnadu is an important landmark in the evolution of Kanjirapally. Since the Pandians were holding the hill areas of the trade routes, the arrival of the trade caravans was speedy, safe and easy. The first Tamil clan to settle down here in Kanjirapally around AD 1150 were the "Kannannur Chetties". Their ancestry can be traced to a village in Chettinad, a few kilometers East of Dindigul. By caste they were vysyas or traders. They traded in cloth, metal-wares, pulses, jewels, grain, tobacco and opium for sale. In return Kanjirapally offered pepper, ginger, coconut, arecanut and other spices.Kanjirapally later on was to become the commercial centre of the old kingdom of Thekkumkoor with its capital at Vennimala, near today's Kottayam. One trade route ran Eastwards winding through the forest and mountain ranges of Peermade. It passed through Azhutha and Kumaly. A more important route went South East and passed through the spices-rich forests of Erumely, Thiruvampady and Pampavally, crossing the Pamba river at Nilakal, which was the headquarters of a Taluk in erstwhile territory of Pandalam. These ancient lines of communication consisted of narrow trails of pony paths threading through thick forests . Large quantities of cargo moved through them mostly on Ponies or oxen-caravans.


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A World viewer Dot Com Site. It describes all about Palai.Palai, the small, calm, prosperous town resting on the lap of the highranges (the Western Ghat) is the land of rubber and spices, letters, beautiful hillocks, daring and loving people, religious and cultural heritage, serene and vibrant streams and ever cherishing dreams.History of Pala dates back to the Sanghaya period, when, it is believed, that a few Brahmin families settled in Pala. The first settlements were known in connection with the cultivation of spices, especially tamarind. Even now the 'Pala tamarind' is world famous.Pala had contacts with the outside world long ago. An Armenian had an important role to play in the establishment of the Lalam Church (New) in 1663 A.D. The contacts with the outside world were mainly for commerce. It is assumed that the jungle route to Gudalloor through Pala, Bharananganam or Aruvithura brought a lot of 'Vellala Chettiyar' people from Tamil Nadu, for trade.There are many legends about how this region became known as ' Pala'. Pala is believed to be an old time holy place of Hindus. The very word Pala was derived from 'Palazhi' the mythological Ocean of Milk from which nectar was churned out.It is also believed that the word comes from ‘Palathu Chethyar' families the then prominent settlers of the region. Another school maintains that the first group of Christian settlers who came from 'paloor' was instrumental in christening the place 'Pala'. According to another school, the 'palayam' ( fort) of the Meenachil Karthas (the ruling family ) was situated in the region and so the name Pala got established. The first Kartha families were known as 'Njavakattu Karthas'.Pala was the headquarters of the Meenachil region. 'Meenachil derives its name from the famous Meenachil river. It is believed that the famous Pala market was established in 1736. It is then Meenachil Karthas, who decided to allot a place to the Christians to form a market in and around the places where the present Government hospital is situated. It is believed that later a 'Meenakshi' temple was established somewhere on the shores and over centuries, the holy abode of Meenakshi became known as Meenachil.


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Thodupuzha.com - The Gateway to Highranges, Kerala, India - Information on tourism, hill stations, agriculture, nature tours, personalities, history, industries, business, education, health, accommodation, religions, events and activities of Thodupuzha in Idukki district.Thodupuzha falls in the Idukki District of the state of Kerala in India. The place has its own history which can be traced to 1000 A.D. A place of varied flora & fauna, Thodupuzha also has numerous ancient places of worship. Like all areas of Kerala, Thodupuzha also has temples, churches and mosques symbolising religious unity.Thodupuzha is a little, picturesque town situated on the banks of the Thodupuzha river.The name Thodupuzha might have been derived from of two Malayalam words, "Thodu" (which means canal) and "puzha" (which means river). The conjecture is that a canal eventually became a river and that this town is close to it. There is yet another version that the word "Thodu" also means "touching' and "puzha" means "river", which makes it a place that touches a river. It is an ancient town with a history dating back to many centuries ago. It is a neat, quiet town and the cradle of religious harmony and peaceful co-existence., Christian churches, Hindu temples and Muslim mosques abound in Thodupuzha and co-exist next to each other.


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It describes all about Muvattupuzha. The great country India consists of 28 home states excluding the union territories. Kerala (keralam) is the southernmost state of india inhabited by the most cultured and educated people of this ancestral land. Formerly kerala extended up to kanyakumari, the point of harmony of three oceans, highly famous for tourist attraction. But after the restructuring of the country on linguistic basis the beautiful landscape of kanyakumari was affiliated to chennai (tamilnadu). Still the easy access to this holy place is through the state of kerala. Kerala, embracing one side the sea and the other side laying its head on the array of mountains, is famous for fascinating natural scenery and cultural legacy. It has already captured a prominent place in the tourist map of india.Muvattupuzha is one of the important places in the state of kerala. It is a municipal town situated almost in the middle of the state. People of all communities and castes hindus, muslims and christians live here in perfect harmony and amity. Muvattupuzha has a rich cultural heritage and memorable tradition. A host of cultural and educational institutions, temples, mosques and churches dignify this traditional town and draw people from even other parts of the state. It is a business centre too from times immemorial. One noteworthy thing about muvattupuzha is that there is a market, commercial centre, sponsored by the european economic community (EEC) which functions well at present. In spite of all these, muvattupuzha is still a hamlet with the traditional kerala dwellings, paddy fields, coconut gardens and extensive greenlands. The most fascinating magnetic element of muvattupuzha is the river there cutting the city into three segments resembling the most lovely thames river in london. This river is a union of three streams, thodupuzha river, kaliyar river and kothamangalam river. These three small rivers conglomerate at muvattupuzha to transform to the big muvattupuzha river and there from flows smoothly to rest at the vaikom backwaters embracing the various interior areas of ernakulam and kottayam districts. Since the merger of three rivers realizes at this place, this area was named Muvattupuzha, meaning the place where three rivers unite.


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Bethesda' is a pool in Jerusalem with miraculous healing power. The dignified home for the aged which brings a healing comfort to the elders psychologically, physically and spiritually.Transferring the fundamentality into reality what you get at our old age home is somewhat different. The different kinds of advance therapies which will enhance physical, mental and spiritual development made available no-where is right here.The home is sited at the cool, serene atmosphere, on the river bank in Puzhampallam near Puthur in the district of Thrissur at Kerala.The charity old age home Bethesda is envisaged under Bethesda Charitable Trust, a registered trust. The Managing Trustee being Dr. K.P Thressiakutty PhD., (special need Education).Bethesda Charitable Trust plans to embark old age homes, centers for disabled people, educational institutions, etc., at various locations under the aegis of the trust.


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OnlineKerala.com provides latest news, travel related information about various destinations in Kerala. It also has channels featuring business, web directory, careers, Live Cricket, Shopping entertainment and specials featuring tradition, culture, festivals and events


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Welcome to Kerala, God's Own Country. Kerala is one of the beautiful states of India, famous for Tourism, Lush hill station and exotic wildlife, waterfalls, Ayurvedic health, holidays, Enchanting art forms, Magical festivals, historic and cultural monuments. Kerala is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' by the National Geographic Traveler


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Kottayam On The Net, Kerala, India - Information on tourism, hill stations, agriculture, nature tours, history, industries, business, education, health, accommodation and religions of Kottayam districtThe Known history of Kottayam starts from the second Chera Empire. Kottayam and Ettumanoor were parts of the erstwhile Vanchunad. Vaikom and Meenachil taluks were in Nanrulainadu. The etymology of Kottayam is kotta 'fort' and akam 'inside'. Thazhathangadi near Kottayam town was the administrative headquarters of the Thekkumkoor and Vadakkumkoor Kings. Vembolinadu established in 1100 A.D. were conquered by Marthanda Varma between 1749 and 1754 and became part of Travancore. Later Poonjar and Meenachil areas were also conquered by him.


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The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala, a state in India. Geographically, it is located at 9.35 North and 76.26 East.The Kumarakom Lake side Lake Facing ResortKumarakom's soil is extremely fertile due to the proximity of a water source, the Vembanad Lake which has resulted in the growth of a wide variety of flora in Kumaralom especially the mangrove and coconut trees. Furthermore Vembanad Lake is home to several types of marine life exclusively the 'Karimeen' (Pearl Spotted Fish), the 'Chemeen' (Prawns) and the 'Konju' (Tiger Prawns).Kumarakom is also a habitat to several migratory birds which are attracted by the availability of a safe nesting area provided by the trees and a close source of food and water which is delivered by the Vembanad Lake. The authorities have succesfully attempted to protect the birds and their habitat through the construction of a bird sanctuary which spans 14 acres (57,000 m²).Kumarakom is not entirely a tourist dependent town but also derives a reasonable income from agriculture. The area is populated by mangrove forests, paddy fields and coconut groves. This rich agricultural environment is mainly irrigated using interspersed waterways and canals. Furthermore Kumarakom's perfectly balanced tropical climate poses an advantage to the growth of plants and trees.


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